The slave ship Hornet departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Dominica.

Vessel: Hornet; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 142. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Captain: Carruther, James; Investor: Carruther, James; Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Investor: Denison, William; Investor: Ingram, F; Captain: Flint, Thomas; Investor: Flint, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 February 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast (Nunez - Assini) (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.